
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping survival mechanics
Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.
Where it drifts furthest from Look Outside: setting and progression.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Look Outside.
It predates Look Outside by 9 years, with what that implies technically.









